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Mother of 4-year-old boy in Amber Alert charged with domestic violence, assault
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A mother was arrested Friday in connection with an Amber Alert for her 4-year-old son. Sierra Brown, 24, was charged with domestic violence and assault. Her friend, 23-year-old Taysen Hixon, was also arrested and charged with aggravated menacing. Just before 5 a.m., Brown’s son Matthew Brown-Giamarco...
Trenton Township prepares annexation Q&A
SUNBURY — Trenton Township held a community meeting on April 10 to discuss annexation. Officials later put together a question-and-answer guide to accompany the presentation. Threats for annexation into Sunbury has led the township to engage with property owners neighboring the city and look into slowing down annexation. “The...
Franklin County GOP calls on Republican county engineer to resign
Despite being an elected office, the Franklin County Engineer's post - responsible for building and maintaining roads, bridges and other public infrastructure not covered by a municipality - has seldom been the focus of political fireworks. But that changed this week when the Franklin County Republican Party accused acting County Engineer Brad...
Hilliard puts tax issue on fall ballot to replace elementary schools, finance operations
Residents in the Hilliard school district will vote Nov. 5 on a levy for the first time in eight years. Voters will decide on a combined bond-levy issue that would finance regular operations and improvements to school facilities. Residents will vote on raising the bonds and property taxes in the same item.
Single-family homes proposed for vacant Dublin lot near Columbus border
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — Vacant land in Dublin bordering a Columbus neighborhood could soon be home to a single-family development launched by one of central Ohio’s most prominent builders. A proposal by Schottenstein Homes calls for a development named “Miller Farms” to include 113 single-family homes on a 46.5-acre site located east of Cosgray Road […]
Richland County restaurant inspections: The latest reports and critical violations
Richland Public Health's food services program is the licensing and inspection department for food service operations, temporary and mobile food services, vending locations and retail food establishments. "When a health code violation is observed, education regarding the issue is provided to the operator and corrective measures are provided," according to the department.
Don Tequila's fifth Columbus-area Mexican restaurant opening soon on Bethel Road
A former Texas Roadhouse on the Northwest Side will come back to life Wednesday with a look and a menu from south of the border. Don Tequila, a Columbus restaurant group that since 2016 has opened in Powell, Northland, Dublin and Upper Arlington, has redone the former steakhouse at 1540 Bethel Road with an open ceiling, murals on the walls, lacquered white and black tiles and furniture imported from Mexico.
Johnathan Roberts brings history to life at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
CHILLICOTHE - Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (HCNHP) in Chillicothe, draws visitors eager to learn about its ancient mounds and earthen enclosures and is now even recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. For Ohio University Chillicothe senior Johnathan Roberts, the park is more than an archaeological site; it's a dynamic classroom where...
New Collaborative Community Space to Open in Hilltop
The owners of Third Way Coffee House are expanding their services and have added a community space across the street. Third Way CoLab is a collaborative community space founded by the owners of Third Way Coffee, father and son John and Tim Rush. The space is located at 3058 W. Broad St. and will officially open Saturday.
Woman uses CPR to save her dog who stopped breathing after accident with another dog
COLUMBUS, Ohio — We have all heard by now how CPR is critical to saving someone's life. But what do you do if your dog or cat is in a medical crisis?. “It’s one of those things you don’t need it till you need it,” says Dr. Dillon Clouse, a veterinarian at Animal Care Center at Cherry Way. “We all hope that we never have to use CPR on an animal.”
After teens allegedly cause ‘chaos’ with livestream prank, local festival bans unsupervised minors
Following an incident at a central Ohio festival last week, the event fired back by banning minors without an adult present. According to a social media statement from Picktown Palooza, an annual festival held in Pickerington, a group of teens incited chaos at the festival on July 12 for the sake of a livestream.
Adorable Moment: Gorilla’s Sweet Kiss To Baby At Ohio Zoo Takes Internet By Storm! (w/video)
COLUMBUS, OH – In Columbus, Ohio, visitors at the Columbus Zoo witnessed a touching moment when a gorilla appeared to blow kisses to a newborn baby. This heartwarming encounter has quickly become a viral sensation. We have the video for you to watch towards the end of this article!
Columbus plans new courthouse building Downtown
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A building named after Franklin County’s longest-serving sheriff will be demolished after the City of Columbus purchased it for $7 million for a new court building. The James A. Karnes Building on the corner of High and Fulton streets is being purchased by the city to be made into a Franklin […]
Council zoning overhaul changes offer historic protections, don't reduce building heights
An amended version of Mayor Andrew J. Ginther's proposed new "Zone In" zoning code overhaul will still allow new building heights of up to 16 stories in some locations with no required off-street parking. But changes have been proposed to the plan to better protect the city's historic districts. Ordinances...
DANGEROUS – Madison County Authorities on Alert for Fleeing Suspect Following Pursuit
LONDON, Ohio — Law enforcement officials from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office are actively searching for Loren Charles Janosky, 47, who fled on foot following a vehicle pursuit that commenced around 4:00 PM today, Friday, July 19, 2024. According to reports, Janosky, described as a 5’11” white male...
Ohio State grad transfer Micah Parrish: ‘I feel like this is somewhere we could win out’
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Micah Parrish, who transferred from San Diego State to Ohio State, expects to win right away with his new team and said new head coach Jake Diebler was a big factor in his choice. Parrish, 23, met the Columbus media Thursday with new teammate Sean Stewart...
Setting the scene: Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo festival gets underway
Brock Behlke couldn't wait to get back to the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival. "I only went for a day last year," the 22-year-old Mansfield resident said. "It was my first concert ever." A Wooster graduate, Behlke planned to be there for all three days of the festival, which kicked...
Mansfield Officer Bourget Honored with MADD Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award for Fourth Year Running
It's a badge of relentless determination and vigor that Officer Bourget dons, not just once but four successive times now, as Mansfield Police Department proudly announces via their Facebook page, the prestigious awarding of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Distinguished Enforcement Hero Award. The commendation, heralding his battle against intoxicated drivers, isn’t new to his shelf; it marks his fourth annual recognition for having the highest number of DWI arrests within his department.
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